This community’s quarter century without a newborn shows the scale of Japan’s population crisis | CNN

This community’s quarter century without a newborn shows the scale of Japan’s population crisis | CNN

Tokyo CNN  —  When Kentaro Yokobori was born almost seven years ago, he was the first newborn in the Sogio district of Kawakami village in 25 years. His birth was like a miracle for many villagers. Well-wishers visited his parents Miho and Hirohito for more than a week – nearly all of them senior citizens, … Read more

British woman who joined ISIS as a teen loses UK citizenship appeal | CNN

British woman who joined ISIS as a teen loses UK citizenship appeal | CNN

London CNN  —  Shamima Begum, who left the United Kingdom to join ISIS at the age of 15, has lost her appeal against the decision to revoke her British citizenship. Judge Robert Jay gave the decision on Wednesday following a five-day hearing in November, during which her lawyers argued the UK Home Office had a … Read more

Chester Zoo announces birth of critically endangered Western chimpanzee | CNN

Chester Zoo announces birth of critically endangered Western chimpanzee | CNN

CNN  —  Extremely rare – and extremely adorable. The Chester Zoo in Cheshire, England, has welcomed the birth of a Western chimpanzee, the most endangered subspecies of chimpanzees. The zoo announced the baby boy’s birth in a Thursday news release. The little one, born to mother ZeeZee, will join a troop of 22 Western chimpanzees … Read more